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C1845
Sketch to Illustrate Mr. Russell’s Paper. 1845.
Mapmaker:
Early map of southern Queensland showing the inland exploration up to 1845. Shows from 1770 to Point Danger, Tweed Heads on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Rare
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Full Title:
Sketch to Illustrate Mr. Russell’s Paper. 1845.
Date:
C1845
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition with vertical fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
150mm
x 205mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1845
Description:
Early map of southern Queensland showing the inland exploration up to 1845. Shows from 1770 to Point Danger, Tweed Heads on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Rare
John Arrowsmith (1790 - 1873)
Arrowsmith was an important English cartographer who flourished at a time of rapid British colonial expansion. Arrowsmith was born at Winston, County Durham. In 1810 he moved to London and worked his uncle Aaron Arrowsmith in his mapmaking business in London. After his uncle died in 1823 he set up on his own account. A founding member of the Royal Geographical Society 4th August 1830 and became unofficial cartographer for the society for forty three years. He took over the old Arrowsmith premises at 10 Soho Square after the death of his cousin Samuel Arrowsmith in 1839, buying the old Arrowsmith plates, manuscripts and copyrights at auction.
